V60 Pour-Over Filter Coffee
Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas · 9 specs
Direct Answer
V60 filter coffee is gravity percolation through a 60-degree conical paper filter. Using a 1:16.7 brew ratio (15g coffee to 250g water at 92–96°C) over 2.5–3.5 minutes, it produces a crystal-clear cup with 1.25–1.45% TDS and high clarity.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Golden Cup Standard · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Product Class | Gravity Paper Percolation Coffee |
| Standard Brew Ratio (Dose : Water) | 1 : 16.7 (60g coffee per 1.0 Liter water) |
| Brewing Water Temperature | 92 – 96°C (198 – 205°F) |
| Extraction Pressure | Ambient Atmospheric (1.0 Bar Gravity) |
| Extraction Time | 2.5 – 3.5 Minutes (including 45s bloom) |
| Grind Size Range | 500 – 700 µm (Medium-Fine) |
| Caffeine Content (per 100ml) | ~60 – 75 mg (250ml mug = ~150–180mg caffeine) mg |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | 1.25 – 1.45 % % |
| Extraction Yield (EY) | 19.0 – 21.5 % (SCA Golden Cup Standard) % |
Paper Filtration & Cafestol Removal
Paper filters trap cafestol and kahweol diterpenes (which raise serum LDL cholesterol), while allowing delicate enzymatic floral and fruity acids to pass unimpeded.
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